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S2524Introduced in the Senate

Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.

EngrossedHouse Education

Introduced by Brian Thompson, District 20

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Official description

EDUCATION -- HEALTH AND SAFETY OF PUPILS -- STUDENT AND TEACHER CLASSROOM SAFETY - Establishes provisions for student and teacher classroom safety and provides the authority to remove students from classrooms. This act provides for student and educator protections from said removals.

Where it stands

Referred to House Education

May 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · May 28, 2026

32

Yes

5

No

1

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/06/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Education

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